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    This technical bulletin introduces an alternate grease, AERIOL ThixO SYN aviation grease (C-172), that can replace the currently approved grease (C-001) at specific locations on 206L, 206L1, 206L3 and 206L4 helicopters, including the main rotor hub, trunnion and pitch horn assemblies, tail rotor trunnion housing and pitch change mechanism, and swashplate bearing. The bulletin provides instructions for purging and replacing the existing grease with the new grease at these components. It also introduces a new bearing, 206-011-105-101, that can replace an existing bearing and is also serviced with the C-172

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    This technical bulletin introduces an alternate grease, AERIOL ThixO SYN aviation grease (C-172), that can replace the currently approved grease (C-001) at specific locations on 206L, 206L1, 206L3 and 206L4 helicopters, including the main rotor hub, trunnion and pitch horn assemblies, tail rotor trunnion housing and pitch change mechanism, and swashplate bearing. The bulletin provides instructions for purging and replacing the existing grease with the new grease at these components. It also introduces a new bearing, 206-011-105-101, that can replace an existing bearing and is also serviced with the C-172

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    This technical bulletin introduces an alternate grease, AERIOL ThixO SYN aviation grease (C-172), that can replace the currently approved grease (C-001) at specific locations on 206L, 206L1, 206L3 and 206L4 helicopters, including the main rotor hub, trunnion and pitch horn assemblies, tail rotor trunnion housing and pitch change mechanism, and swashplate bearing. The bulletin provides instructions for purging and replacing the existing grease with the new grease at these components. It also introduces a new bearing, 206-011-105-101, that can replace an existing bearing and is also serviced with the C-172

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    TECHNICAL BULLETIN 206L-13-247

    23 August 2013
    Revision A, 23 September 2013
    Revision B, 23 September 2017

    MODEL AFFECTED: 206L, 206L1, 206L3 and 206L4

    SUBJECT: ALTERNATE LUBRICANT AERIOL THIXO SYN


    AVIATION GREASE (C-172) AND BEARING 206-
    011-105-101, INTRODUCTION OF.

    HELICOPTERS AFFECTED: Serial numbers 45004 through 45790, 46601 through


    46617, 51001 through 51612, and 52001 and
    subsequent.

    COMPLIANCE: At customer’s option.

    DESCRIPTION:

    This bulletin is issued to notify operators about the introduction of an alternate lubricant
    applicable to specific locations of the main and tail rotor components, along with the
    swashplate assembly. AERIOL ThixO SYN aviation grease (C-172), which respects the
    299-947-554 specification, is now permitted for use at the following locations:

    • Main rotor hub assemblies


    • Main rotor trunnion assemblies
    • Main rotor pitch horn bearing assemblies
    • Tail rotor trunnion housing assemblies
    • Tail rotor pitch change mechanism
    • Swashplate bearing

    Grease (C-172) can be used anywhere as an alternate to corrosion preventive


    compound (C-104) (MIL-PRF-16173, Grade 2). The content of this bulletin describes
    the procedure required to replace the currently approved grease (C-001) (MIL-PRF-
    81322) with the newly accepted grease (C-172) for the above-mentioned components.

    AERIOL ThixO SYN aviation grease is manufactured by Maryn International – Power


    Up Lubricants, Calgary, Canada. Revision A of this bulletin provides a temperature
    limitation, the new identification name of the grease (C-172), and introduces additional
    components to the original list. Revision B of this bulletin is to inform operators of the

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    introduction of new bearing 206-011-105-101 which is serviced with C-172 grease. The
    206-011-105-101 bearing is a direct replacement for the existing 206-011-105-001
    bearing. Neither bearing needs to be replaced at once. However it is recommended to
    carry out this TB on the remaining components to prevent accidental grease intermixing
    when a 206-011-105-101 bearing is installed. Applicability of this bulletin to any spare
    part shall be determined prior to its installation on an affected helicopter.

    APPROVAL:

    The engineering design aspects of this bulletin are Transport Canada Civil Aviation
    (TCCA) approved.

    CONTACT INFO:

    For any questions regarding this bulletin, please contact:

    Bell Helicopter Product Support Engineering - Light Helicopters


    Tel: 450-437-2862 / 1-800-363-8023 / pselight@bh.com

    MANPOWER:

    Approximately 20 man-hours are required to complete this bulletin, unless


    accomplished during normal scheduled overhaul. This estimate is based on hands-on
    time, and may vary with personnel and facilities available.

    WARRANTY:

    There is no warranty credit applicable for parts or labor associated with this bulletin.

    MATERIAL:

    Consumable Material:
    The following material is required to accomplish this bulletin, but may not require
    ordering, depending on the operator’s consumable material stock levels. This material
    may be obtained through your Bell Helicopter Textron Supply Center.

    Part Number Nomenclature Qty Reference *

    2400-00070-00 Grease, High Pressure A/R C-172


    2230-05541-00 Coating, Polyurethane (orange) A/R C-245

    * C-XXX numbers refer to the consumables list in BHT-ALL-SPM Standard Practices Manual

    SPECIAL TOOLS:
    None required.

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    WEIGHT AND BALANCE:

    Not affected.

    ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA:

    Not affected.

    REFERENCES:

    BHT-CONSUMABLES LIST
    BHT-206L-MM, Maintenance Manual
    BHT-206L1-MM, Maintenance Manual
    BHT-206L3-MM, Maintenance Manual
    BHT-206L4-MM, Maintenance Manual
    BHT-206L-CR&O, Component Repair and Overhaul Manual

    PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED:

    BHT-206L-MM, Maintenance Manual


    BHT-206L1-MM, Maintenance Manual
    BHT-206L3-MM, Maintenance Manual
    BHT-206L4-MM, Maintenance Manual
    BHT-206L-Series-IPB, Illustrated Parts Breakdown
    BHT-206L-CR&O, Component Repair and Overhaul Manual
    BHT-206L-FM, Flight Manual
    BHT-206L1-FM, Flight Manual
    BHT-206L3-FM, Flight Manual
    BHT-206L4-FM, Flight Manual

    ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

    1. Prepare the helicopter for maintenance.

    CAUTION

    The operational temperature for grease (C-172) is limited


    to -40° Celsius (-40°F). Helicopters that use grease (C-172)
    shall not be operated if ambient temperature is
    below -40° Celsius (-40°F).

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    CAUTION

    Grease (C-172) is compatible with grease (C-001) (Mobil 28).


    However, if the greases are intermixed in the main rotor grips,
    operators shall disassemble the hub assembly (grips),
    thoroughly clean the components and reassemble the
    assembly with grease (C-172). It is permitted to purge
    lubricate the remaining components without disassembly.
    Prevent intermixing of greases once the conversion is
    completed.

    2. Remove the main rotor hub assembly from the helicopter (BHT-206L/L1/L3/L4-MM,
    Chapter 62).

    3. Disassemble the main rotor hub assembly, as required (BHT-206L-CR&O,


    Chapter 62).

    4. Parts shall be thoroughly cleaned to remove remaining grease (C-001).

    5. Inspect parts for condition. Replace or repair as required (BHT-206L-CR&O, Chapter


    62).

    6. Reassemble the main rotor hub with grease (C-172) instead of grease (C-001) (BHT-
    206L-CR&O, Chapter 62).

    -NOTE-

    Grease (C-172) is thicker than grease (C-001). To prevent


    seal damage, the vent fitting on top of each main rotor pitch
    horn shall be removed while adding grease to the grips.
    Always use a hand grease gun and gently pump grease into
    main rotor grips.

    7. Remove the vent fittings on the pitch horns and purge lubricate the main rotor grips
    with grease (C-172) until grease expels from the pitch horn hole. Reinstall the vent
    fittings.

    8. Purge lubricate the main rotor trunnion, pitch horn trunnion, and swashplate
    assemblies with grease (C-172) until grease (C-001) is no longer noticeable. Rotate
    the bearings during the purging process.

    9. Reinstall the main rotor hub on the helicopter (BHT-206L/L1/L3/L4-MM, Chapter 62).

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    10. Purge lubricate the tail rotor trunnion housing and pitch change mechanism
    assemblies with grease (C-172) until grease (C-001) is no longer noticeable. The
    pitch change mechanism boot shall be moved aside to remove the excess purged
    grease. Rotate the bearings during the purging process. Reinstall the boot with
    lockwire (C-405) once the process is complete.

    11. If desired, grease fittings that receive grease (C-172) could be identified with an
    orange paint scheme (or label) showing “THIXO” (approximately 1 inch (25.4 m) in
    diameter or, as feasible, in a high visibility color) to prevent introduction of a different
    grease.

    CAUTION

    Grease (C-172) shall not be used for the tail rotor drive shaft
    bearings or into the main drive shaft.

    12. The BHT-206L-FM, BHT-206L1-FM, BHT-206L3-FM, and BHT-206L4-FM Flight


    Manuals (Section 1) have been revised to reflect this limitation.

    13. Make an entry in the helicopter logbook and historical service records indicating
    compliance with this Technical Bulletin.

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    Figure 1 – Grease (C-172) Authorized Locations of Main and
    Tail Rotor Components.

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